49 . The Heartless Princess Is Defeated .
Translated by Eunie
Edited/Proofread by Para I think more than 20 mins have already passed. I can't stand my ground even a little against Arthur. It's just like the scenario from the game. He truly is the only person who can overwhelm Pryde when it comes to sword fighting. And in the end, he’ll overpower Pryde with his staggering power. Just like what’s happening right now. “.....Kuuuuh….” Two swords clashed in a close fight. I tilted my blade to repel the onslaught of attacks from Arthur. With every strike, I could feel him overpower me. He’s beating me not with his swordplay but with brute force. This is exactly what I was trying to avoid, but he still cornered me in the end. Somehow, I withstood his every strike as I braced my entire body and held the sword with both hands. But even that was not enough. I couldn’t even last for two more seconds as I felt my hands lose strength. And the moment they went numb, Arthur struck down with great force. The sound of two blades clashing together reverberated. With my hands going numb, I let go of my sword. The sound of it falling to the ground echoed. “...It’s my defeat. …As expected, you’re strong, Arthur.” “Thank you very much… ….But I still have a long way to go.” Read only on eunietl.weebly.com My hands were still stinging when I suddenly saw him hunch down in a daze without saying a word. Could it be he’s now feeling deeply disappointed in me because I wasn’t able to land a single hit against him despite acting all tough two years ago? I was feeling a little worried when suddenly, Arthur looked up. But I didn’t see any disappointment in his eyes. Arthur held his hand up, and I unconsciously reached out for it. Then I heard him mutter, “Even though I trained a lot…to think it would still be a close match.” …That’s right. It was a close match. I was dodging his attacks quite desperately, parrying them as I waited for the right moment to counterattack. Even though I said that, I still couldn't land a single blow against him. And while I found some openings in his defence, he still dodged or parried it all. It was a complete defeat for me. Well the opponent is Arthur, the only person Pryde struggled against and the only one who defeated her in a sword fight. Honestly, if it’s just about swordsmanship, he’s definitely the strongest swordsman ever. As the last boss, I originally have cheat-like skills, so I’m somewhat strong. Even without any effort, I would still be the strongest last boss in five years. As proof, when I try to wield the sword, I feel stronger than I was two years ago. And just like two years ago, I didn’t do anything or train. The current Arthur is quite strong himself. Well, I do think it’s natural. Since this time around, Arthur’s dad is still alive, and the fundamentals were hammered in him. He’s also been training with Stayle as his sparring partner. Unlike the game, where he didn't have his father around, or a worthy rival, Arthur right now will definitely be much stronger in five years. …Then does that also mean, in five years, I won’t even be able to stand a chance, and I’ll just instantly die like that? What about my dignity as the last boss? Suddenly my head was filled with anxiety. But no, Pryde’s strong suit is not just swordsmanship! She also has close combat, sharpshooting, and battle strategies, in her arsenal. That’s why she’s the strongest!! The moment I started thinking like that, my competitive spirit awakened, and I realized that my inner **‘Ore-sama’ archetype was awakening….No! Nooooo! It’s not a good thing if I win! (Eunie: **Ore-sama archetype means arrogant and prideful) …But I guess in the end, none of it matters since I’ll definitely lose when it comes to raw power alone. … … Read only on eunietl.weebly.com <Arthur’s POV> I was pulled up as I took Pryde-sama’s hand. It seemed like she stumbled a bit but was still able to stand her ground, and using the same force, she pulled me up. My face got hot again as Pryde-sama grabbed both of my hands and said, “I’m sorry,” as she tried to regain her balance. Pryde-sama’s extremely close to me right now! I didn’t really notice it when we were sparring, but right now, all sorts of dangerous thoughts keep coming to mind. Like her scent or the length of her eyelashes… it's dangerous! …Wow. She looks so cool. Though it might be rude to think a girl is cool, seeing the color of her hair match her crimson red coat, it really suits her. I almost thought my heart would immediately stop when I saw her wearing that coat. I was instantly reminded of that time from two years ago, the incident that happened by the cliff. Pryde-sama had a sword in one hand, wearing her torn dress back then. Whatsmore Stayle said, “Matching Outfits,” so I honestly thought my heart would burst. On top of that, to think I’d have the chance to spar with Pryde-sama. At that time, I was just a useless and powerless kid who couldn’t do anything, so I couldn’t help but wonder how I would fare now. Did I finally get close to that Pryde-sama from two years ago? Some time ago, I heard Stayle say, “Elder Sister’s strength is out of the norm. It’s purely just her raw talent.” It certainly has been two years already. Since then, Stayle and I have been sparring almost every day. I have never once seen Pryde-sama train. And yet, she’s this strong. At first, I thought it was better to just test the waters, but it didn’t take long for me to get serious. I used every ounce of power I had to parry her attacks and repel her sword away…but even that was not enough. To think I’d still struggle like that… Furthermore, I heard Pryde-sama has first-rate sharpshooting skills. If you look at it overall, Pryde-sama is definitely way stronger than me. …It’s still not enough. I still have to become much, much stronger. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com I was finally able to join the Knights Order, and the things I would have to learn and improve on also increased. That’s why I must at least get strong enough to win against Pryde-sama without struggling. …As expected, I should request for that. Incidentally, there are still the matters of entering the main Knights Order. But then that would mean I should start going there. As I thought it would be difficult if there were no opportunities. However, I don’t have the time to dilly-dally here. I made a vow two years ago that, even if it is one step at a time, I’ll continue moving forward. “As expected of you, Arthur. To think you’d really win against Elder Sister.” In front of Pryde-sama, I was thinking about all sorts of stuff when Stayle, who seemed to be in a good mood, suddenly called out to me. EUNIE HERE: DANG. Just how strong is pryde? i know she's the last boss but to think she can be so strong without really doing anything? that's really a cheat. LOL
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